A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1896727 Details
Epoch: 87 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1898105 epoch_slot_no: 18905 block_no: 1896638 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1079 time: 2018-12-07 06:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d3bb632afb08e0d7e110dab3f2a359dfba175bffb6fc4877fa2ff236067a16aBlock Operator
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